1230 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
$3,575,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
2,033
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
4,704
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$3,575,000
List Date:
1/15/2026
Last Modified:
5/02/2026
Overview
Description
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Some homes are renovated. This one was restored - with the kind of patience and reverence that only comes once in a generation. 1230 South Street is a five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath estate that stands apart not simply for what it has, but for what it represents: a masterwork of historical accuracy and modern luxury, executed without compromise.
Original Dade County Pine runs throughout the interiors, grounding the home in its authentic Key West heritage. Rich ipe decking frames the outdoor living spaces with warmth and permanence. Every impact-rated window and door has been selected to honor the home's historic character while delivering the peace of mind today's discerning buyer expects.
At the heart of the property, a brand-new heated pool anchors the lush tropical grounds - part private resort, part quiet sanctuary.
A newly constructed pool cottage extends the possibilities further, offering rare flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private studio. On an island where space is increasingly precious, this kind of versatility is genuinely hard to find.
Inside, natural light moves generously through rooms that shift effortlessly between intimate and expansive. Each bedroom suite has been thoughtfully considered - private, refined, unhurried. The boundary between indoors and out dissolves entirely.
But 1230 South Street carries a significance that no spec sheet can fully capture. It is among the final projects of Michael Pelkey, the beloved Key West designer whose work helped define the island's aesthetic for decades. His signature is everywhere - restrained yet soulful, luxurious yet deeply rooted in place.
To live here is to inhabit a piece of Key West design history. To own it is to become its steward.
Steps from beaches, dining, and the cultural heartbeat of the island, yet fully removed from it when you want to be - this is the rare offering that delivers on every promise. Not just a home. A legacy.
Open Houses
- Sunday, May 3, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Listing Details MLS# 618118
Location, Tax & Legal
- Street #
- 1230
- Street Name
- South
- Street Suffix
- Street
- Key/Island
- Key West
- State/Province
- FL
- Zip Code
- 33040
- County
- Monroe
- Subdivision
- Tropical Bldt & Investment Co Sub (2.0)
- Area
- 03 - Key West
- KW Neighborhood
- Midtown West
- City
- KEY WEST
- Off Shore Island
- No
- Mile Marker
- 2
- Marathon Neighborhood
- N/A
- Side
- Median
- Flood Zone
- AE
- Alternate Key #
- 1042129
- Parcel #
- 00041450-000000
- Zoning
- HMDR - Historic Medium Density Residential
- Deed Restrictions
- No
- Legal
- KW TROPICAL BLDG AND INVESTMENT CO SUB LOT 15 SQR 5 TR 19 PB1-34 OR182-252 OR411-848 OR2587-682 OR2587-680 OR2597-2369 O
- Taxes
- 9528.54
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Pub Sewer HkUp
- Yes
Contract Information
- Listing Board
- Key West Association
- As is Rght to Inspct
- Yes
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- Bank Owned
- No
- Species List
- No
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Style
- Single Family
- Waterfront
- No
- Pool
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1948
- Lot SqFt
- 4704
- Lot Sqft Source
- Tax Records
- Living Apx SqFt
- 2033
- SqFt Source
- Appraisal
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 6
- Rentals Allowed
- With Restrictions
- Min Rental Days
- 30
- Control Depth
- 0
- Total Units
- 0
Association Info
- Mandatory Home Owners Asc
- No
- 1st Right of Refusal
- No
- Association Fee $
- 0
License Info
- # of City License
- Yes
- # of County License
- Yes
- Non Trans Rntl Lic
- Yes
More Information
Building Style
- Above Flood
- Yes
- Conch
- Yes
Pool Info
- Heated
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 30x10
- In Ground
- Yes
- Concrete
- Yes
- Decked
- Yes
Financial Status
- Auction
- No
- Bank Owned
- No
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- Standard Sale
- Yes
Remarks & Misc
- Remarks – Consumer
- Some homes are renovated. This one was restored - with the kind of patience and reverence that only comes once in a generation. 1230 South Street is a five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath estate that stands apart not simply for what it has, but for what it represents: a masterwork of historical accuracy and modern luxury, executed without compromise. Original Dade County Pine runs throughout the interiors, grounding the home in its authentic Key West heritage. Rich ipe decking frames the outdoor living spaces with warmth and permanence. Every impact-rated window and door has been selected to honor the home's historic character while delivering the peace of mind today's discerning buyer expects. At the heart of the property, a brand-new heated pool anchors the lush tropical grounds - part private resort, part quiet sanctuary. A newly constructed pool cottage extends the possibilities further, offering rare flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private studio. On an island where space is increasingly precious, this kind of versatility is genuinely hard to find. Inside, natural light moves generously through rooms that shift effortlessly between intimate and expansive. Each bedroom suite has been thoughtfully considered - private, refined, unhurried. The boundary between indoors and out dissolves entirely. But 1230 South Street carries a significance that no spec sheet can fully capture. It is among the final projects of Michael Pelkey, the beloved Key West designer whose work helped define the island's aesthetic for decades. His signature is everywhere - restrained yet soulful, luxurious yet deeply rooted in place. To live here is to inhabit a piece of Key West design history. To own it is to become its steward. Steps from beaches, dining, and the cultural heartbeat of the island, yet fully removed from it when you want to be - this is the rare offering that delivers on every promise. Not just a home. A legacy.
Fee Includes
- None
- Yes
Dockage
- None
- Yes
Tax Exemptions
- Homestead
- Yes
- None
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Gas Appliances
- Yes
- Ice Machine
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Oven
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Wine Cooler
- Yes
Pets
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
- Ductless
- Yes
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Waterfront
- None
- Yes
Waterview
- No Waterview
- Yes
Floor
- Wood
- Yes
Neighborhood Feature
- Beach
- Yes
- Bike Paths
- Yes
- Fire Hydrant
- Yes
- Tennis Courts
- Yes
Interior Features
- Bar
- Yes
- Built-in Cabinets
- Yes
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Yes
- Dade County Pine
- Yes
- Granite Counter Top
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Smoke Alarms
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
Property Condition
- New Construction
- Yes
- Updated/Remodeled
- Yes
Specialty Rooms
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Windows/Doors
- Double Hung Windows
- Yes
- Impact Rstnce Doors
- Yes
- Impact Rstnce Window
- Yes
- Other Windows/Doors
- Yes
- Sliding Glass Doors
- Yes
- Wood Windows
- Yes
Vehicle Storage
- Off Street Parking
- Yes
Construction
- Frame
- Yes
- Hardi Board Siding
- Yes
Land Size
- Less Than 1/4 Acre
- Yes
Furnished
- Negotiable
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
Utilities
- Buyer to Verify
- Yes
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Elect Separate Meter
- Yes
- FKAA
- Yes
- Sewer Available
- Yes
- Water Separate Meter
- Yes
Porch/Balcony
- Deck
- Yes
- Open Porch/Balcony
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
Title
- Negotiable
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Detached Guest Qtrs
- Yes
- Fencing
- Yes
- Lighting
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Privacy Wall/Fence
- Yes
- Rain Gutters
- Yes
Pre-Wired
- Cable
- Yes
Roof
- Metal Roof
- Yes
Property Features
Fee Includes:
None
Tax Exemptions:
Homestead; None
License Info:
Non Trans Rntl Lic
Waterfront:
None
Waterview:
No Waterview
Dockage:
None
Property Condition:
New Construction; Updated/Remodeled
Building Style:
Conch
Vehicle Storage:
Off Street Parking
Furnished:
Negotiable
Cooling:
Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air; Ductless; Heat Pump
Heating:
Central
Utilities:
Buyer to Verify; Cable Available; Elect Separate Meter; FKAA; Sewer Available; Water Separate Meter
Interior Features:
Bar; Built-in Cabinets; Cathedral Ceilings; Dade County Pine; Granite Counter Top; Pantry; Smoke Alarms; Storage; Walk-in Closet(s); Wet Bar
Pre-Wired:
Cable
Specialty Rooms:
Laundry Room
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Appliances; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Wine Cooler
Exterior Features:
Detached Guest Qtrs; Fencing; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Privacy Wall/Fence; Rain Gutters
Pool Info:
In Ground; Concrete; Decked
Construction:
Frame; Hardi Board Siding
Floor:
Wood
Roof:
Metal Roof
Pets:
Pets Allowed
Neighborhood Feature:
Beach; Bike Paths; Fire Hydrant; Tennis Courts
Land Size:
Less Than 1/4 Acre
Terms:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Title:
Negotiable
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty
Last Updated: May - 02 - 2026
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